Positive Covid cases jump in Plumas over the past week

Plumas County Public Health announced today, May 19, that there have been 35 new cases reported over the past seven days; a jump from the six cases reported on May 12. This follows the state and national trends reporting increases in COVID cases.

There are currently 35 people in isolation and no individuals are hospitalized. The test positivity rate is 3.6 percent.  These numbers only reflect those reported to Public Health, and don’t account for any positive at-home tests that aren’t reported.

Since the beginning of the pandemic, Public Health has reported 3,502 cases and 20 deaths according to its latest figures.

For more demographic information regarding COVID in Plumas County, click here.